My lovely readers,
Sincere apologies for yesterday! I know I had promised a double update but there was a medical emergency and I couldn't get to completing the chapter or posting a note for you all. I can understand the disappointment that some of you must have felt and I am deeply sorry for that. I am hoping this update makes up for it.
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He was in the hospital lobby, sorting out some paperwork. Derek hadn't caught a wink since the past few days. The day he rushed to the hospital after receiving a message from his mother was when Cassie had gone into labour, but it had been more than 17 hours and there still hadn't been any progress. Cassie had weak contractions, which ended up prolonging her labour. It was only after more than 24 hours had passed that she had managed to deliver the
